The Marist School, Sunninghill
The Marist School is an independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2–18 with a co-ed Nursery in Sunninghill near Ascot, Berkshire, England.
| The Marist School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Kings Road , , SL5 7PS | |
| Coordinates | 51°24′11″N 0°39′00″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school |
| Motto | Sub Mariae Nomine (In Mary's name) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1870 1947 (present school) |
| Founders | Marist Sisters |
| Department for Education URN | 110152 Tables |
| Chair of Governors | Ann Nash |
| Principal | Joanne Smith |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 2 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 440 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Gold |
| Former pupils | Maristines |
| Website | http://www.themarist.com |
The Marist School is a Catholic school but welcomes all Christians and other faiths who are in sympathy with the schools' ethos. Once girls reach 11 they often join Senior and Sixth Form until age 18 years. In Preparatory, there are two phases: Early Years and Preparatory.
History
The school, as it is today, was founded as a result of the London bombings during World War II. The Marist Sisters had founded a convent and boarding school in Richmond, London (then in the county of Surrey) in 1870. During the air raids of 1940, although there were no casualties, the convent did suffer irreparable damage, forcing the sisters to seek another place. They temporarily relocated to East Sheen before purchasing Frognal Estate in 1947 where the school has been located ever since. The school continued to expand with a new building for the Prep department opened in 1970. Boarding was eventually abolished.[1] The school used to be owned by The Marist Order before being sold to Concept Education in 2022
Campus
The school is situated within 55-acre (220,000 m2) of woodland in the village of Sunninghill, Berkshire. The site includes the Senior and Sixth Form Phase, the Nursery and Preparatory Phase, a science block, drama studio, an indoor swimming pool, a music block, a recording studio, large playing fields, a pond, netball courts, an AstroTurf pitch and a multi-purpose Sports Hall, officially opened in March 2017 by the Duke of York.
Preparatory School
| Marist Preparatory School | |
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| Address | |
The Rosary , , SL5 7PS | |
| Information | |
| Type | Prep day school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Department for Education URN | 110157 Tables |
| Head teacher | Mrs Jane Gow |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 2 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 200~ |
| Affiliations | IAPS |
Girls and boys enter the Early Years Department from age 2 and girls then move on to Preparatory from age 4 to 11 years. The Preparatory school compound is known as "The Rosary". Many girls then continue their education in Senior and Sixth Form from age 11 to 18 years.
References
External links
- School Website
- Profile on the Independent Schools Council website
- Profile on the Girls' Schools Association website
